Material Controller

Job Title: Material Controller
Location: Crewe Cheshire (CW1)
Company: auto-scan
Duration: Full-time Permanent
Pay Rate: 15.80 per hour (13.50 plus 2.30 site allowance)

About Us

auto-scan UK Ltd is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

The Role

Were looking for a proactive and organised Material Controller to join a fast-paced luxury automotive manufacturing environment where precision and quality are at the heart of everything.

In this role youll take ownership of stock control activities across inbound and outbound operations ensuring materials move efficiently through the business to support production demands.

Youll also be responsible for allocating NOK stock to the appropriate inspection locations supporting accurate inventory management and maintaining clear communication across departments.

Working closely with SQA teams youll contribute to regular stock control reporting meetings helping to identify issues and drive continuous improvement within the operation.

The ideal candidate will have previous stock control or materials coordination experience within a manufacturing or logistics setting along with some supervisory or team-leading exposure.

Knowledge of SAP and EWM systems is highly desirable as is experience working with automated box picking systems.

Were looking for someone who is detail-oriented confident working in a dynamic environment and able to build strong working relationships across the wider operation.

In return the successful candidate will be rewarded with a basic hourly rate of 13.50 plus a site allowance incentive of 2.30 per hour totalling an hourly rate of 15.80 (PAYE).

Based in the Crewe area this role is commutable from Winsford Nantwich Northwich Chester Wrexham Whitchurch Congleton Knutsford Macclesfield and Stoke on Trent amongst many other areas of Cheshire and Staffordshire regions.

We are specialist service providers to the vehicle manufacturing industry and their supply chains and this is an excellent opportunity to join our team.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic DBS Criminal Record Check and all applications are treated in the strictest of confidence.

Working Hours
06:30 to 15:00 Monday to Thursday*
06:30 to 12:00 Friday*

*Flexible for unexpected jobs coming in or if overtime is required

• Previous warehouse experience is essential preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Experience of Goods in/out stock control
• Previous supervisory experience of managing small teams would be desirable
• Knowledge and experience of using systems such as SAP and EWM
• Experience of navigating automated box picking systems e.g. Kardex
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work upon own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and strict adherence to deadlines
• No FLT Licence requirement

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auto-scan UK Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Join auto-scan UK Ltd and be a part of a team dedicated to driving excellence in the automotive industry!

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• 15.80 per hour PAYE
• Family Friendly Hours
• Early finish on a Friday
• Collaborative team environment
• Free on-site secure car parking
• World-Class manufacturing facilities